As in previous years, also this year, Belgian Royal family takes a pilgrimage walk on the Way of St. James during the Holy Week. The route chosen by the Family this year crosses the provinces of Burgos and Palencia. Belgian royal family, that is, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, their children Crown Princess Elisabeth, Prince Gabriel, Prince Emmanuel and Princess Eleonore started their walk in Burgos a few days ago and their walk continues through the Palencia route. The Way of St. James (Spanish: El Camino de Santiago) is one of the most important Christian pilgrimages. The final destination of the Way of St. James is Santiago de Compostela. The pilgrimage route goes to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain. |